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Understanding Social Cues

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Loren Baccari

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Understanding Social Cues

Recognize basic social cues

This lesson helps students with learning disabilities understand basic social cues and recognize feelings through simple activities and guided discussions. By engaging in a video, activity, and discussion, students will develop empathy and improve their social interactions, which are crucial skills for personal and professional success.

Audience

12th Grade Social Skills Group

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

Video: Emotional Intelligence, Simplified Discussion Questions, Simplified Activity Worksheet, Visual Aids, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Introduce the topic of social cues using simple language and visual aids.
  • Explain the lesson's objectives and activities in a clear and concise manner.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

  • Watch the video Emotional Intelligence to understand emotions. Pause to explain key points if needed.

Step 3

Guided Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a simplified activity worksheet with basic scenarios.
  • Use visual aids to help students understand and discuss their interpretations and responses.

Step 4

Guided Discussion

8 mins

  • Reconvene as a class and discuss the scenarios from the activity.
  • Use simplified discussion questions and visual aids to guide the conversation and encourage students to share their thoughts.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize key points from the lesson using simple language.
  • Encourage students to practice recognizing social cues in their daily interactions with visual reminders.
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Discussion

Simple Discussion on Social Cues

This discussion will help students with learning disabilities reflect on their understanding of basic social cues and how they can apply this knowledge in real-life situations.

What are some simple social cues you notice in conversations?

Use visual aids to help students think about body language and facial expressions.







How can recognizing simple social cues help you talk to others?

Discuss the importance of understanding feelings in building friendships.







Can you share a time when you didn't understand a social cue? What happened?

Encourage sharing simple experiences to highlight the importance of understanding.







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Worksheet

Simple Social Cues Activity Worksheet

This worksheet contains basic scenarios that require students to interpret social cues and discuss appropriate responses with the help of visual aids.

Scenario 1: Your friend is not smiling during a group meeting. What might this mean?








Scenario 2: Someone is talking loudly in the library. How can you ask them to be quieter?








Scenario 3: A classmate is frequently checking their phone during a conversation. What might this mean, and what can you do?








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